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David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
No, it wasn't me.
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy
And you wonder why you constantly get negative reactions to your behaviour...? smh
- the Apple Mac is a magical place for malware to
hide if folk can be persuaded to deliberately load and authorise suspect
software.
There's nothing magical about macOS. If you've fallen victim to a phishing scam, there's nothing the OS can do.
Having said that, none of the "suspect software" you claim is dodgy matches that description.
On Aug 24, 2024 at 12:32:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <litgk3F9ivbU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 24/08/2024 00:58, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:29:07 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<liska3F5itgU4@mid.individual.net>:
On 24/08/2024 00:15, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:13:23 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisjcjF5jdqU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 23:45, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wroteI don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.
<liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy -
So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
what I think of you.
I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate. >>>>>>>>>>
None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much. >>>>>>>>
I have posted at your request. LOL!
Hmmm. Perhaps you once did. I've forgotten the details. I apologise. >>>>>> Is the thread still available to you?
I use the name Snit. Here is my profile:
https://discussions.apple.com/profile/Snit/participation
Thank you! 🙂
I cannot, however, find any post by you. :-(
I thought it listed past posts. Nope. Sorry.
It SHOULD show past posts!
I think it used to. Maybe it did. Maybe it only shows fairly recent ones. Who knows?
When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
Do not recall.
With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users >>>>>>>> each and every day!
I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a
quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though
where I might be of help by all means point me to it.
OK - I will do that very thing! 🙂
Thanks. That I am open to.
:-D
If you did either, what user name did you use?
Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
How difficult would that be for you to check?
I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.
Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.
In 15 years of use I have NEVER seen that!
Curious. I saw it a few minutes ago.
Odd.
It is gone now.
Did anyone ELSE see that happen?
THAT is a question you could ask on the ASC forums!
Why would I ask about them directly telling me the system was being updated? What would the value be? The system was being updated. No mystery. Nothing that impacts my life.
Please take and post a screenshot of what you are being told/shown. >>>>>I can now log in.
Curiouser and curiouser!
A short update. No harm.
You ASSUME that, you don't know for sure!
You assume there is all sorts of bad stuff going on. Have you considered checking with a mental health professional what this says about you? Not being
snarky... you have the idea you should always check and verify... how have you
done so with your own mental health in how it revolves around your focus on developers, apps, and forums?
On Aug 24, 2024 at 11:39:16 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liunmkFfa11U1@mid.individual.net>:
On 24/08/2024 16:49, Snit wrote:
On Aug 24, 2024 at 12:32:19 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<litgk3F9ivbU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 24/08/2024 00:58, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:29:07 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<liska3F5itgU4@mid.individual.net>:
On 24/08/2024 00:15, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:13:23 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisjcjF5jdqU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 23:45, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>> <liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.
On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote >>>>>>>>>>>>> <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy -
So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
what I think of you.
I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate. >>>>>>>>>>>>
None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much. >>>>>>>>>>
I have posted at your request. LOL!
Hmmm. Perhaps you once did. I've forgotten the details. I apologise. >>>>>>>> Is the thread still available to you?
I use the name Snit. Here is my profile:
https://discussions.apple.com/profile/Snit/participation
Thank you! 🙂
I cannot, however, find any post by you. :-(
I thought it listed past posts. Nope. Sorry.
It SHOULD show past posts!
I think it used to. Maybe it did. Maybe it only shows fairly recent ones. Who
knows?
When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
Do not recall.
With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users >>>>>>>>>> each and every day!
I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a
quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though
where I might be of help by all means point me to it.
OK - I will do that very thing! 🙂
Thanks. That I am open to.
:-D
Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.If you did either, what user name did you use?
Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
How difficult would that be for you to check?
I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA. >>>>>>>>>
In 15 years of use I have NEVER seen that!
Curious. I saw it a few minutes ago.
Odd.
It is gone now.
Did anyone ELSE see that happen?
THAT is a question you could ask on the ASC forums!
Why would I ask about them directly telling me the system was being updated?
What would the value be? The system was being updated. No mystery. Nothing >>> that impacts my life.
I have NEVER encountered ASC forum updates. I've never heard any mention
of them.
It would be sorta weird if people had that as a focus.
Asking on the ASC forums if anyone else has noticed this is a
great way to find out if you a someone really special!
Nothing special about them having an update.
Please take and post a screenshot of what you are being told/shown. >>>>>>>I can now log in.
Curiouser and curiouser!
A short update. No harm.
You ASSUME that, you don't know for sure!
You assume there is all sorts of bad stuff going on. Have you considered >>> checking with a mental health professional what this says about you? Not being
snarky... you have the idea you should always check and verify... how have you
done so with your own mental health in how it revolves around your focus on >>> developers, apps, and forums?
My mental health is just fine. 🙂
Don't assume, check!
I've explained my session with Ady Cole
in the 'Testimonials here:-
https://www.mindandperformance.com/adrian-cole
That is well written and a good story. Thanks for sharing.
On Aug 21, 2024 at 2:40:38 AM MST, "T i m" wrote <va4cmn$3qgnl$2@dont-email.me>:
On 21/08/2024 08:42, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
Sadly, not on THIS iMac running macOS Ventura. :-(
See: https://i.ibb.co/nDgWy3j/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-08-40-07.png
Looks like your Mac is Intel based so doesn't have the required 'Apple
silicon' or a T2 Security Chip needed for that feature to be available?
Cheers, T i m
You are correct. The process is a bit more involved for Intel Macs... but I have pointed him to the steps.
On 21/08/2024 10:57, David Brooks wrote:
On 21/08/2024 10:40, T i m wrote:
On 21/08/2024 08:42, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
Sadly, not on THIS iMac running macOS Ventura. :-(
See: https://i.ibb.co/nDgWy3j/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-08-40-07.png
Looks like your Mac is Intel based so doesn't have the required
'Apple silicon' or a T2 Security Chip needed for that feature to be
available?
That is 100% correct! 🙂
I know.
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead" <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old questions, in a desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions.
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead" <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old questions, in a >> desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions.
+1
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead" <pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old questions, in a >>> desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions.
+1
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
FWIW - BDB did *NOT* ask the question on Stack Exchange.It matters not.
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
How many folk realise that
reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed malware?
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all.
How many folk realise that
reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed malware?
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead" <pothead@snakebite.com>
wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old questions,
in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions.
+1
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
FWIW - BDB did *NOT* ask the question on Stack Exchange.
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all. How many folk realise that reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed malware?
On 2024-08-18 14:39, David Brooks wrote:
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead" <pothead@snakebite.com> >>>> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility.
Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-
reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old
questions, in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions.
+1
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
They're NOT at the same time just because they were posted in the same minute.
FWIW - BDB did *NOT* ask the question on Stack Exchange.
If you said the sky was blue, I'd check outside.
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all. How many folk realise that
reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed malware?
Probably not many.
Fair point.
Even a low level format in the Windows world does not guarantee the removal of ALL malware.
Probably 95+ percent of malware but not 100%
I'm pretty sure gremlin, APD, FTR, Kelli, ME or others can give a more comprehensive answer.
Anyone but snit in fact.
Snit's idea of malware is wearing blue high heel pumps with a red clutch.
On 2024-08-18 14:42, David Brooks wrote:
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility.
Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-
reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all.
Says the guy who asked "what does it do?"...
How many folk realise that
reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed
malware?
If you said the sky was blue, I'd check outside.
You have NEVER caught me telling a lie.
'In the old days' reinstalling a computer's operating system used to
wipe away ALL data stored on one's hard drive so that one started afresh.
This does NOT happen on a Mac.
Who knew?
Did you?
David Brooks used his keyboard to write :
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility.
Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-
reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all. How many folk realise that
reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed
malware?
You should remember that the procedure is "wipe and reinstall" not just "reinstall" when malware is the problem.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh27903/mac
David Brooks formulated on Monday :
On 18/08/2024 23:58, Alan wrote:
On 2024-08-18 14:39, David Brooks wrote:
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead"
<pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk
Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my
files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop
wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-
reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old
questions, in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions.
+1
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
They're NOT at the same time just because they were posted in the
same minute.
A fellow called 'Gremlin' used to post DOZENS of posts which all showed
the same time, so there must be a procedure for so doing.
FWIW - BDB did *NOT* ask the question on Stack Exchange.
If you said the sky was blue, I'd check outside.
You have NEVER caught me telling a lie.
'In the old days' reinstalling a computer's operating system used to
wipe away ALL data stored on one's hard drive so that one started afresh.
Unless you use the repair in place or upgrade in place scenarios.
This does NOT happen on a Mac.
Clean install, don't forget to back up files.
Who knew?
Most techies.
Did you?
Yes.
David Brooks pretended :
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead" <pothead@snakebite.com> >>>> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility.
Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-
reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old
questions, in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions.
+1
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
Send in a batch, like Gremlin does or type really really fast.
David Brooks used his keyboard to write :
On 19/08/2024 10:51, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks pretended :
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead"
<pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk
Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my
files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop
wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-
reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old
questions, in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions.
+1
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
Send in a batch, like Gremlin does or type really really fast.
Will you, please, explain exactly how one can do that?
Thanks, if you will.
Write in offline mode, then go online,
On Sep 22, 2024 at 12:33:30 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <ll9viaF3uakU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 21/08/2024 20:26, Snit wrote:
On Aug 21, 2024 at 2:40:38 AM MST, "T i m" wrote
<va4cmn$3qgnl$2@dont-email.me>:
On 21/08/2024 08:42, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
Sadly, not on THIS iMac running macOS Ventura. :-(
See: https://i.ibb.co/nDgWy3j/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-08-40-07.png
Looks like your Mac is Intel based so doesn't have the required 'Apple >>>> silicon' or a T2 Security Chip needed for that feature to be available? >>>>
Cheers, T i m
You are correct. The process is a bit more involved for Intel Macs... but I >>> have pointed him to the steps.
Where and when did you do that, please?
I did it the day I said that... a few minutes before. I think this is the link
I shared:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102639
(It raining here. :-( )
For me that might be a good thing... but it does not rain often here. Hope you
have a good day.
On Aug 19, 2024 at 4:00:55 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <ligmv7FbrhbU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 11:31, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks used his keyboard to write :
On 19/08/2024 10:51, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks pretended :
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead"+1
<pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk
Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my >>>>>>>>>> files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop >>>>>>>>>> wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does- >>>>>>>>>> reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old
questions, in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions. >>>>>>>
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
Send in a batch, like Gremlin does or type really really fast.
Will you, please, explain exactly how one can do that?
Thanks, if you will.
Write in offline mode, then go online,
I see. I've never tried to do that. It seems to be against the spirit of
Usenet.
or type really really fast.
That's what 'pothead' says he did! ;-)
Btw .....
Some weeks ago I suggested to Tim Davies that he try to speak more
slowly in his YouTube videos.
His response to me?
//People ask me to change the whole time but none of them have a Youtube
channel and have no idea of what it takes to constantly put out videos,
it's not easy but I'm not changing for people - it's who I am, you'll
just have to listen faster.//
*Listen faster*!
I really liked that! 🙂
You can also set it to play slower.
On Aug 19, 2024 at 4:00:55 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <ligmv7FbrhbU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 11:31, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks used his keyboard to write :
On 19/08/2024 10:51, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks pretended :
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead"+1
<pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk
Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my >>>>>>>>>> files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop >>>>>>>>>> wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does- >>>>>>>>>> reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old
questions, in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions. >>>>>>>
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
Send in a batch, like Gremlin does or type really really fast.
Will you, please, explain exactly how one can do that?
Thanks, if you will.
Write in offline mode, then go online,
I see. I've never tried to do that. It seems to be against the spirit of
Usenet.
How so?
What I find funny is how Gremlin was so proud he figured this out.
LOL! Heck, for some clients they do not send until you send them... they are stored in an outbox.
or type really really fast.
That's what 'pothead' says he did! ;-)
Btw .....
Some weeks ago I suggested to Tim Davies that he try to speak more
slowly in his YouTube videos.
His response to me?
//People ask me to change the whole time but none of them have a Youtube
channel and have no idea of what it takes to constantly put out videos,
it's not easy but I'm not changing for people - it's who I am, you'll
just have to listen faster.//
*Listen faster*!
I really liked that! 🙂
On Aug 19, 2024 at 12:53:49 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <ligc0dFa2gdU5@mid.individual.net>:
On 18/08/2024 23:19, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all. How many folk realise that
reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed malware?
Probably not many.
Fair point.
Even a low level format in the Windows world does not guarantee the removal >>> of ALL malware.
Probably 95+ percent of malware but not 100%
I'm pretty sure gremlin, APD, FTR, Kelli, ME or others can give a more
comprehensive answer.
Thank you for your sensible answer, 'Pothead'.
Anyone but snit in fact.Snit won't like me saying so .....
Snit's idea of malware is wearing blue high heel pumps with a red clutch. >>
But you, Pothead, do make me laugh! 🤣
His trolling and lying can be funny... but I wish he would be a decent person (and funny). Same with Carroll. They use put downs and attacks to try to hide the fact they are not able to back their views.
On Aug 19, 2024 at 10:30:21 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lihdpdFf69lU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 16:22, Snit wrote:
On Aug 19, 2024 at 4:00:55 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<ligmv7FbrhbU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 11:31, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks used his keyboard to write :
On 19/08/2024 10:51, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks pretended :
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead"+1
<pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> //I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk >>>>>>>>>>>> Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my >>>>>>>>>>>> files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop >>>>>>>>>>>> wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)// >>>>>>>>>>>>
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does- >>>>>>>>>>>> reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old >>>>>>>>>> questions, in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions. >>>>>>>>>
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
Send in a batch, like Gremlin does or type really really fast.
Will you, please, explain exactly how one can do that?
Thanks, if you will.
Write in offline mode, then go online,
I see. I've never tried to do that. It seems to be against the spirit of >>>> Usenet.
or type really really fast.
That's what 'pothead' says he did! ;-)
Btw .....
Some weeks ago I suggested to Tim Davies that he try to speak more
slowly in his YouTube videos.
His response to me?
//People ask me to change the whole time but none of them have a Youtube >>>> channel and have no idea of what it takes to constantly put out videos, >>>> it's not easy but I'm not changing for people - it's who I am, you'll
just have to listen faster.//
*Listen faster*!
I really liked that! 🙂
You can also set it to play slower.
<sigh> Of course.
Did you miss, or just ignore, the euphemism?
Listen faster? I missed that.
On Aug 19, 2024 at 1:28:50 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liho82Fgri2U1@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 20:12, Snit wrote:
On Aug 19, 2024 at 10:30:21 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lihdpdFf69lU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 16:22, Snit wrote:
On Aug 19, 2024 at 4:00:55 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<ligmv7FbrhbU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 11:31, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks used his keyboard to write :
On 19/08/2024 10:51, FromTheRafters wrote:
David Brooks pretended :Will you, please, explain exactly how one can do that?
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
On Aug 18, 2024 at 4:17:09 PM EDT, "pothead"+1
<pothead@snakebite.com> wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>>> //I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my >>>>>>>>>>>>>> files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop >>>>>>>>>>>>>> wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)// >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does- >>>>>>>>>>>>>> reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
DB probably wrote it. All he does is post links to his old >>>>>>>>>>>> questions, in a
desperate attempt to get more replies to his ancient questions. >>>>>>>>>>>
How did you make two posts at the same time? (2206)
Send in a batch, like Gremlin does or type really really fast. >>>>>>>>
Thanks, if you will.
Write in offline mode, then go online,
I see. I've never tried to do that. It seems to be against the spirit of >>>>>> Usenet.
or type really really fast.
That's what 'pothead' says he did! ;-)
Btw .....
Some weeks ago I suggested to Tim Davies that he try to speak more >>>>>> slowly in his YouTube videos.
His response to me?
//People ask me to change the whole time but none of them have a Youtube >>>>>> channel and have no idea of what it takes to constantly put out videos, >>>>>> it's not easy but I'm not changing for people - it's who I am, you'll >>>>>> just have to listen faster.//
*Listen faster*!
I really liked that! 🙂
You can also set it to play slower.
<sigh> Of course.
Did you miss, or just ignore, the euphemism?
Listen faster? I missed that.
Sure! You need to *READ SLOWER* - and get to understand what's being
said! ;-)
O
K
On Aug 19, 2024 at 1:21:29 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lihnq9FgdajU6@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 17:00, Snit wrote:
On Aug 19, 2024 at 12:53:49 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<ligc0dFa2gdU5@mid.individual.net>:
On 18/08/2024 23:19, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all. How many folk realise that >>>>>> reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed malware?
Probably not many.
Fair point.
Even a low level format in the Windows world does not guarantee the removal
of ALL malware.
Probably 95+ percent of malware but not 100%
I'm pretty sure gremlin, APD, FTR, Kelli, ME or others can give a more >>>>> comprehensive answer.
Thank you for your sensible answer, 'Pothead'.
Anyone but snit in fact.Snit won't like me saying so .....
Snit's idea of malware is wearing blue high heel pumps with a red clutch. >>>>
But you, Pothead, do make me laugh! 🤣
His trolling and lying can be funny... but I wish he would be a decent person
(and funny). Same with Carroll. They use put downs and attacks to try to hide
the fact they are not able to back their views.
He probably isn't as bad as you make out.
Read his last 100 posts. I bet 90 of then are nothing but trolling attacks.
Have you ever apologised to him for your past bad behaviour?
Might be worth a try! :-)
What behavior?
He seems to know about computers and has not been unkind to me.Anyone but snit in fact.
Snit's idea of malware is wearing blue high heel pumps with a red clutch.
Snit won't like me saying so .....
But you, Pothead, do make me laugh! 🤣
His trolling and lying can be funny... but I wish he would be a decent person
(and funny). Same with Carroll. They use put downs and attacks to try to hide
the fact they are not able to back their views.
He probably isn't as bad as you make out.
Read his last 100 posts. I bet 90 of then are nothing but trolling attacks. >>
Take me up on my challenge. Even just spot check.
Have you ever apologised to him for your past bad behaviour?
Might be worth a try! :-)
What behavior?
Your *BAD* behaviour!
Please specify.
On Aug 20, 2024 at 7:14:53 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lijmmtFphq7U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 20/08/2024 14:51, Snit wrote:
[....]
Anyone but snit in fact.
Snit's idea of malware is wearing blue high heel pumps with a red clutch.
Snit won't like me saying so .....
But you, Pothead, do make me laugh! 🤣
His trolling and lying can be funny... but I wish he would be a decent person
(and funny). Same with Carroll. They use put downs and attacks to try to hide
the fact they are not able to back their views.
He probably isn't as bad as you make out.
Read his last 100 posts. I bet 90 of then are nothing but trolling attacks.
He seems to know about computers and has not been unkind to me.
Take me up on my challenge. Even just spot check.
No need. I'm well aware that he has nothing good to say about you. :-(
It is not just nothing good about me... he rarely has anything else to say. And, of course, no evidence of his claims.
Have you ever apologised to him for your past bad behaviour?
Might be worth a try! :-)
What behavior?
Your *BAD* behaviour!
Please specify.
NO! You tell /me/ what it was you did which was 'out of order'.
You obviously did things to have that 'Snit List" drawn up!
(I've never delved into that!)
I did not create such a list.
You said I should apologize for past bad behavior. I am open to doing so, but I cannot apologize for something you cannot specify.
On Aug 20, 2024 at 11:22:43 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lik57jFrqd7U1@mid.individual.net>:
On 20/08/2024 15:28, Snit wrote:
On Aug 20, 2024 at 7:14:53 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lijmmtFphq7U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 20/08/2024 14:51, Snit wrote:
[....]
Anyone but snit in fact.
Snit's idea of malware is wearing blue high heel pumps with a red clutch.
Snit won't like me saying so .....
But you, Pothead, do make me laugh! 🤣
His trolling and lying can be funny... but I wish he would be a decent person
(and funny). Same with Carroll. They use put downs and attacks to try to hide
the fact they are not able to back their views.
He probably isn't as bad as you make out.
Read his last 100 posts. I bet 90 of then are nothing but trolling attacks.
He seems to know about computers and has not been unkind to me.
Take me up on my challenge. Even just spot check.
No need. I'm well aware that he has nothing good to say about you. :-(
It is not just nothing good about me... he rarely has anything else to say. >>> And, of course, no evidence of his claims.
Have you ever apologised to him for your past bad behaviour?
Might be worth a try! :-)
What behavior?
Your *BAD* behaviour!
Please specify.
NO! You tell /me/ what it was you did which was 'out of order'.
You obviously did things to have that 'Snit List" drawn up!
(I've never delved into that!)
I did not create such a list.
I understand that it does exist - somebody compiled it.
Was it pothead?
This will just lead to another Carroll tantrum... he and Sandman used to make such lists but now he denies it. Like he denies so much else from 2004 or so.
You said I should apologize for past bad behavior. I am open to doing so, but
I cannot apologize for something you cannot specify.
Talk to HIM about it - talk to 'pothead'!
If he offers specific examples I will listen -- if I read the post. I do not read all of his.
See if he offers to apologize for his nonstop attacks. I bet he will not.
On 20/08/2024 15:28, Snit wrote:
On Aug 20, 2024 at 7:14:53 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lijmmtFphq7U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 20/08/2024 14:51, Snit wrote:
[....]
Anyone but snit in fact.
Snit's idea of malware is wearing blue high heel pumps with a red clutch.
Snit won't like me saying so .....
But you, Pothead, do make me laugh! 🤣
His trolling and lying can be funny... but I wish he would be a decent person
(and funny). Same with Carroll. They use put downs and attacks to try to hide
the fact they are not able to back their views.
He probably isn't as bad as you make out.
Read his last 100 posts. I bet 90 of then are nothing but trolling attacks.
He seems to know about computers and has not been unkind to me.
Take me up on my challenge. Even just spot check.
No need. I'm well aware that he has nothing good to say about you. :-(
It is not just nothing good about me... he rarely has anything else to say. >> And, of course, no evidence of his claims.
Have you ever apologised to him for your past bad behaviour?
Might be worth a try! :-)
What behavior?
Your *BAD* behaviour!
Please specify.
NO! You tell /me/ what it was you did which was 'out of order'.
You obviously did things to have that 'Snit List" drawn up!
(I've never delved into that!)
I did not create such a list.
I understand that it does exist - somebody compiled it.
Was it pothead?
You said I should apologize for past bad behavior. I am open to doing so, but
I cannot apologize for something you cannot specify.
Talk to HIM about it - talk to 'pothead'!
Anyway, getting back to your question, the only reasonably sure method for eliminating nasty stuff
that might be left on an hdisk is to perform something like a DOD wipe.
On Aug 20, 2024 at 2:57:07 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <likhpjFt08kU8@mid.individual.net>:
On 20/08/2024 22:46, Charlie Glock wrote:
Anyway, getting back to your question, the only reasonably sure method for >>> eliminating nasty stuff
that might be left on an hdisk is to perform something like a DOD wipe.
Thank you.
How can one do that on an Apple Mac?
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
On 21/08/2024 08:42, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
Sadly, not on THIS iMac running macOS Ventura. :-(
See: https://i.ibb.co/nDgWy3j/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-08-40-07.png
Looks like your Mac is Intel based so doesn't have the required 'Apple silicon' or a T2 Security Chip needed for that feature to be available?
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
Sadly, not on THIS iMac running macOS Ventura. :-(
See: https://i.ibb.co/nDgWy3j/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-08-40-07.png
On 21/08/2024 10:40, T i m wrote:
On 21/08/2024 08:42, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
Sadly, not on THIS iMac running macOS Ventura. :-(
See: https://i.ibb.co/nDgWy3j/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-08-40-07.png
Looks like your Mac is Intel based so doesn't have the required 'Apple
silicon' or a T2 Security Chip needed for that feature to be available?
That is 100% correct! 🙂
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
On 2024-08-23 10:03, T i m wrote:
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
Astounds me that anyone answers it.
On 2024-08-23 10:03, T i m wrote:
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
Astounds me that anyone answers it.
On 23/08/2024 12:27, T i m wrote:[....]
Are you in the state now where you carer has to make sure you have
trousers on before you go out?
Haha! *NO* - but do you see red 'highlighting' here showing that
Etresoft is closed? https://www.google.com/search? client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
I see the same in both Safari and Firefox.
Odd.
On 03/10/2024 15:54, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 12:27, T i m wrote:[....]
Are you in the state now where you carer has to make sure you have
trousers on before you go out?
Haha! *NO* - but do you see red 'highlighting' here showing that
Etresoft is closed? https://www.google.com/search?
client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
I see the same in both Safari and Firefox.
Odd.
I'd appreciate a reply.
On Aug 21, 2024 at 12:42:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lilk34F3tpfU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 21/08/2024 00:52, Snit wrote:
On Aug 20, 2024 at 2:57:07 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<likhpjFt08kU8@mid.individual.net>:
On 20/08/2024 22:46, Charlie Glock wrote:
Anyway, getting back to your question, the only reasonably sure method forThank you.
eliminating nasty stuff
that might be left on an hdisk is to perform something like a DOD wipe. >>>>
How can one do that on an Apple Mac?
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
Sadly, not on THIS iMac running macOS Ventura. :-(
See: https://i.ibb.co/nDgWy3j/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-08-40-07.png
It should work on Ventura:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102664
But not on Intel. This is what Apple suggests if it does not work:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102773
-----
1) Back up or transfer your files
2) Sign out of iTunes
3) Sign out of iCloud
4) Sign out of iMessage
5) Unpair Bluetooth devices (optional)
6) Erase your Mac
* Shut down your Mac.
* Start up from macOS Recovery, then use Disk Utility to erase your
Mac. For details, follow the steps to use Disk Utility to erase
your Mac.
When done, quit Disk Utility but don't restart your Mac.
------
They give details for what I numbered 1-5 at the link.
On Aug 21, 2024 at 11:17:16 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <limp9cF9clbU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 21/08/2024 17:00, Snit wrote:
On Aug 21, 2024 at 12:42:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lilk34F3tpfU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 21/08/2024 00:52, Snit wrote:
On Aug 20, 2024 at 2:57:07 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<likhpjFt08kU8@mid.individual.net>:
On 20/08/2024 22:46, Charlie Glock wrote:
Anyway, getting back to your question, the only reasonably sure method forThank you.
eliminating nasty stuff
that might be left on an hdisk is to perform something like a DOD wipe. >>>>>>
How can one do that on an Apple Mac?
Apple > System Settings > General > Transfer or Reset
You will see the option to "Erase all Content and Settings..."
Sadly, not on THIS iMac running macOS Ventura. :-(
See: https://i.ibb.co/nDgWy3j/Screenshot-2024-08-21-at-08-40-07.png
It should work on Ventura:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102664
But not on Intel. This is what Apple suggests if it does not work:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102773
-----
1) Back up or transfer your files
2) Sign out of iTunes
3) Sign out of iCloud
4) Sign out of iMessage
5) Unpair Bluetooth devices (optional)
6) Erase your Mac
* Shut down your Mac.
* Start up from macOS Recovery, then use Disk Utility to erase your >>> Mac. For details, follow the steps to use Disk Utility to erase
your Mac.
When done, quit Disk Utility but don't restart your Mac.
------
They give details for what I numbered 1-5 at the link.
Thank you, Snit!
Of course. I wish there was more discussion of tech in here. Happy to help.
Whenever I have followed this procedure (many times whilst
experimenting!) I have NOT signed out of iCloud or iMessage beforehand.
You do not need to, but it makes things easier down the road. You can only have so many machines tied to the account at a time (I think).
How might my failure to do so have impeded a satisfactory erasure.
It would be erased but Apple would think those devices were still on the system and it might lead to confusion or a limit.
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/ questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
On Aug 21, 2024 at 3:54:54 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lin9huFb5gfU6@mid.individual.net>:
On 18/08/2024 18:10, David Brooks wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/
questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
What was wrong/inappropriate with asking this question on the ASC forums?
This has been covered. You repeatedly ask both products and developers and imply they are doing improper things with little or no evidence. This is deemed inappropriate.
Can you identify anything controversial?
I've asked *WHY* in a new thread in ACW.
On Aug 19, 2024 at 2:47:23 AM MST, "FromTheRafters" wrote <v9v4bd$2qpr2$1@dont-email.me>:
David Brooks used his keyboard to write :
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:You should remember that the procedure is "wipe and reinstall" not just
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all. How many folk realise that
reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed malware? >>
"reinstall" when malware is the problem.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh27903/mac
But also keep in mind the need for this with macOS is very rare.
On Aug 22, 2024 at 5:47:06 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lioqaaFik0sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 02:03, Snit wrote:
On Aug 21, 2024 at 3:54:54 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lin9huFb5gfU6@mid.individual.net>:
On 18/08/2024 18:10, David Brooks wrote:This has been covered. You repeatedly ask both products and developers and >>> imply they are doing improper things with little or no evidence. This is >>> deemed inappropriate.
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/
questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
What was wrong/inappropriate with asking this question on the ASC forums? >>>
What - in detail - was "inappropriate" in my question?
I do not recall all the details -- but we have talked about this before: you go there asking about apps / developers and suggesting they might be doing wrong when there is absolutely no evidence they are. This is not even about Apple software but third party software which is not relevant for the site. You do this over and over even when asked by them not to. Other than killing your account how could they have gotten you to stop?
I'm deadly serious in this quest, Snit.
Can you identify anything controversial?
I've asked *WHY* in a new thread in ACW.
For what conceivable reason was the question removed?
Not sure what you are asking about being removed... something in ACW? Not possible.
On Aug 22, 2024 at 6:06:11 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liore3Fik0sU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 19/08/2024 16:47, Snit wrote:
On Aug 19, 2024 at 2:47:23 AM MST, "FromTheRafters" wrote
<v9v4bd$2qpr2$1@dont-email.me>:
David Brooks used his keyboard to write :
On 18/08/2024 22:06, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 18/08/2024 21:17, pothead wrote:
On 2024-08-18, David Brooks <BDB@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
That article is from 7 years ago.
So? Why does that matter?
Because technology changes rapidly.
This part of macOS has NOT changed at all. How many folk realise that >>>>> reinstalling the macOS will NOT eradicate any previously installed malware?
You should remember that the procedure is "wipe and reinstall" not just >>>> "reinstall" when malware is the problem.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh27903/mac
But also keep in mind the need for this with macOS is very rare.
Ha! I'm a past master at doing it, Snit! I love to experiment, simply to
find out answers. 🙂
Just for a moment suppose ..... that some naive Mac user visits the ASC
forums and asks for advice.
Just suppose that they are 'invited' to download and run software which
has not been vetted by the Apple App Store.
Then if it was known bad software the person making the recommendation would lose their account and others would warn that person. Hopefully not too late. OK.
Just suppose that it is later suggested that they then re-install their
macOS, which they proceed to do (without first erasing their hard drive)
If they had been told to download something bad that would not likely be the advice.
Everything should then simply 'work' - and it will!
What about malicious code installed at the time as using the unapproved
software? THAT is left untouched on the machine - a hidden backdoor.
Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
Unbelievably unlikely to the point of not being even the slightest bit of a concern.
Just for a moment suppose ..... that some naive Mac user visits the ASC forums and asks for advice.
Just suppose that they are 'invited' to download and run software which
has not been vetted by the Apple App Store.
Just suppose that it is later suggested that they then re-install their macOS, which they proceed to do (without first erasing their hard drive)
Everything should then simply 'work' - and it will!
What about malicious code installed at the time as using the unapproved software? THAT is left untouched on the machine - a hidden backdoor.
Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:41:23 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lip10jFjk9uU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
On Aug 22, 2024 at 5:47:06 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lioqaaFik0sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 02:03, Snit wrote:
On Aug 21, 2024 at 3:54:54 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lin9huFb5gfU6@mid.individual.net>:
On 18/08/2024 18:10, David Brooks wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once >>>>>>> the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/
questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
What was wrong/inappropriate with asking this question on the ASC forums?
This has been covered. You repeatedly ask both products and developers and
imply they are doing improper things with little or no evidence. This is >>>>> deemed inappropriate.
What - in detail - was "inappropriate" in my question?
I do not recall all the details -- but we have talked about this before: you
go there asking about apps / developers and suggesting they might be doing >>> wrong when there is absolutely no evidence they are. This is not even about >>> Apple software but third party software which is not relevant for the site. >>> You do this over and over even when asked by them not to. Other than killing
your account how could they have gotten you to stop?
I'm talking about the question posed THIS WEEK!
Was it a part of a pattern of exaggerated and inappropriate concern you have expressed there?
I'm deadly serious in this quest, Snit.
Can you identify anything controversial?
I've asked *WHY* in a new thread in ACW.
For what conceivable reason was the question removed?
Not sure what you are asking about being removed... something in ACW? Not >>> possible.
Perhaps someone else will explain if you cannot understand what has been
written so very clearly. <sigh>
The question on the Apple forum... you posted the reasons why. Surely you do not mean that, do you?
On 22/08/2024 14:06, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Just for a moment suppose ..... that some naive Mac user visits theYes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download bad
ASC forums and asks for advice.
Just suppose that they are 'invited' to download and run software
which has not been vetted by the Apple App Store.
Just suppose that it is later suggested that they then re-install their
macOS, which they proceed to do (without first erasing their hard drive)
Everything should then simply 'work' - and it will!
What about malicious code installed at the time as using the
unapproved software? THAT is left untouched on the machine - a hidden
backdoor.
Any thoughts on this possible scenario?
stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
On Aug 22, 2024 at 10:16:37 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lipa3lFkrm3U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 17:49, Snit wrote:
On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:41:23 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lip10jFjk9uU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
On Aug 22, 2024 at 5:47:06 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lioqaaFik0sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 02:03, Snit wrote:
On Aug 21, 2024 at 3:54:54 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lin9huFb5gfU6@mid.individual.net>:
On 18/08/2024 18:10, David Brooks wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and >>>>>>>>> programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper, >>>>>>>>> and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/
questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
What was wrong/inappropriate with asking this question on the ASC forums?
This has been covered. You repeatedly ask both products and developers and
imply they are doing improper things with little or no evidence. This is
deemed inappropriate.
What - in detail - was "inappropriate" in my question?
I do not recall all the details -- but we have talked about this before: you
go there asking about apps / developers and suggesting they might be doing
wrong when there is absolutely no evidence they are. This is not even about
Apple software but third party software which is not relevant for the site.
You do this over and over even when asked by them not to. Other than killing
your account how could they have gotten you to stop?
I'm talking about the question posed THIS WEEK!
Was it a part of a pattern of exaggerated and inappropriate concern you have
expressed there?
Absolutely not.
What was it about?
I'm deadly serious in this quest, Snit.
Can you identify anything controversial?
I've asked *WHY* in a new thread in ACW.
For what conceivable reason was the question removed?
Not sure what you are asking about being removed... something in ACW? Not >>>>> possible.
Perhaps someone else will explain if you cannot understand what has been >>>> written so very clearly. <sigh>
The question on the Apple forum... you posted the reasons why. Surely you do
not mean that, do you?
I posted the same question here in ACW
What Message ID?
Any thoughts on this possible scenario?Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download
bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could use
the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
A coincidence I'm sure.
On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Any thoughts on this possible scenario?Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download
bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could use
the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
Likely breaking the licence rules.
Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
A coincidence I'm sure.
Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Any thoughts on this possible scenario?Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download
bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could
use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
Likely breaking the licence rules.
Absolutely right!
Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
WTF??? He's still posting here in the ACW group!
A coincidence I'm sure.
Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
On Aug 22, 2024 at 11:52:47 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lipfnvFlomcU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 18:17, Snit wrote:
On Aug 22, 2024 at 10:16:37 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lipa3lFkrm3U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 17:49, Snit wrote:
On Aug 22, 2024 at 7:41:23 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lip10jFjk9uU2@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 14:59, Snit wrote:
On Aug 22, 2024 at 5:47:06 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lioqaaFik0sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 22/08/2024 02:03, Snit wrote:
On Aug 21, 2024 at 3:54:54 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lin9huFb5gfU6@mid.individual.net>:
On 18/08/2024 18:10, David Brooks wrote:
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to >>>>>>>>>>> reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on >>>>>>>>>>> "Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)// >>>>>>>>>>>
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove >>>>>>>>>>> programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/ >>>>>>>>>>> questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
What was wrong/inappropriate with asking this question on the ASC forums?
This has been covered. You repeatedly ask both products and developers and
imply they are doing improper things with little or no evidence. This is
deemed inappropriate.
What - in detail - was "inappropriate" in my question?
I do not recall all the details -- but we have talked about this before: you
go there asking about apps / developers and suggesting they might be doing
wrong when there is absolutely no evidence they are. This is not even about
Apple software but third party software which is not relevant for the site.
You do this over and over even when asked by them not to. Other than killing
your account how could they have gotten you to stop?
I'm talking about the question posed THIS WEEK!
Was it a part of a pattern of exaggerated and inappropriate concern you have
expressed there?
Absolutely not.
What was it about?
Are you kidding me Snit?
I do not keep track of your questions. They are usually about some product.
You had a recent question about resetting a computer. Is that what you mean? I
do not know if you had others.
I'm deadly serious in this quest, Snit.
Can you identify anything controversial?
I've asked *WHY* in a new thread in ACW.
For what conceivable reason was the question removed?
Not sure what you are asking about being removed... something in ACW? Not
possible.
Perhaps someone else will explain if you cannot understand what has been >>>>>> written so very clearly. <sigh>
The question on the Apple forum... you posted the reasons why. Surely you do
not mean that, do you?
I posted the same question here in ACW
What Message ID?
<liom1iFi2vaU1@mid.individual.net>
I do not see an issue with asking how to reset a Mac... though the answer was already on the Apple database.
On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Any thoughts on this possible scenario?Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to download
bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline, hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could
use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
Likely breaking the licence rules.
Absolutely right!
Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
WTF??? He's still posting here in the ACW group!
A coincidence I'm sure.
Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?
On 23/08/2024 09:21, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
Any thoughts on this possible scenario?Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to
download bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline,
hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site.
You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could
use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
Likely breaking the licence rules.
Absolutely right!
Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
WTF??? He's still posting here in the ACW group!
A coincidence I'm sure.
Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?
Yes, of course! 🙂
He wasn't being serious when he said that, numpty!
On 23/08/2024 09:32, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 09:21, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HE could >>>>>> use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.Any thoughts on this possible scenario?Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to
download bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline,
hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site. >>>>>>
Likely breaking the licence rules.
Absolutely right!
Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing.
WTF??? He's still posting here in the ACW group!
A coincidence I'm sure.
Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?
Yes, of course! 🙂
Bizarre.
He wasn't being serious when he said that, numpty!
You really don't get any of it do you?
The whole engraver thing has been repeatedly used against Snit by the
usual culprits and you think playing along with them against your
'friend' is good for your 'friend'?
You really are either thick or don't care about anyone, including your friends?
On 23/08/2024 11:38, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 09:53, T i m wrote:
On 23/08/2024 09:32, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 09:21, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HEAny thoughts on this possible scenario?Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to
download bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline,
hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site. >>>>>>>>
could use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
Likely breaking the licence rules.
Absolutely right!
WTF??? He's still posting here in the ACW group!Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing. >>>>>>
A coincidence I'm sure.
Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?
Yes, of course! 🙂
Bizarre.
He wasn't being serious when he said that, numpty!
You really don't get any of it do you?
The whole engraver thing has been repeatedly used against Snit by the
usual culprits and you think playing along with them against your
'friend' is good for your 'friend'?
You really are either thick or don't care about anyone, including
your friends?
Do YOU see red?
Am I colour blind? No.
https://www.google.com/search?
client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
Second hit on the link you sent:
https://forums.developer.apple.com/forums/thread/687438
People outing you for being you.
I don't think Snit will! 🙂
So, WTF has your reply go to do with anything I said?
Are you in the state now where you carer has to make sure you have
trousers on before you go out?
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:- https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
On 23/08/2024 09:53, T i m wrote:
On 23/08/2024 09:32, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 09:21, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:16, David Brooks wrote:
On 22/08/2024 22:03, T i m wrote:
On 22/08/2024 19:56, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
You are partly right. I gave the password to Snit so that HEAny thoughts on this possible scenario?Yes, I actually *know* the answer to this. They got you to
download bad stuff in the hope it would take you offline,
hopefully forever.
It didn't work so thy had to ban you.
It's what I would have done if I was a user / admin on that site. >>>>>>>
could use the Pro version of EtreCheck - which he did.
Likely breaking the licence rules.
Absolutely right!
WTF??? He's still posting here in the ACW group!Shortly afterwards his Apple iMac ceased to function.
He stopped replying to you you mean, not necessarily the same thing. >>>>>
A coincidence I'm sure.
Oh yes, you must be right, shame it killed his Mac <wink>
The one he was going to fix with an engraving device!
And you are talking of someone you consider 'a friend' here right'?
Yes, of course! 🙂
Bizarre.
He wasn't being serious when he said that, numpty!
You really don't get any of it do you?
The whole engraver thing has been repeatedly used against Snit by the
usual culprits and you think playing along with them against your
'friend' is good for your 'friend'?
You really are either thick or don't care about anyone, including your
friends?
Do YOU see red?
https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
I don't think Snit will! 🙂
On 23/08/2024 09:29, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
//I was recently having some problems with iTunes, and decided to
reinstall macOS Sierra. I held Command+R on startup and clicked on
"Reinstall macOS" without erasing the hard drive in Disk Utility. Once
the reinstall was complete, I started back up and all of my files and
programs were still there, along with my settings, desktop wallpaper,
and everything else. (The iTunes problems were fixed.)//
What exactly does this "Reinstall" feature do, if it doesn't remove
programs and change settings to default?//
Here are answers on-line:-
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/276766/what-does-reinstall-
macos-do-exactly
How would YOU have answered the OP's question?
If you had any idea how an OS / filesystem / preferences work you could answer it for yourself.
If you owned a computer and were doing something like re-installing the
OS for a specific reason then found an online forum and posted to it
asking such a question, you would sound like a vegetarian asking if cauliflower is vegan.
So you have a computer, have reinstalled the OS and found it doesn't
delete your personal files and are asking why it didn't also delete
something you believe to be malware?
If you had any idea how an OS / filesystem / preferences work you
could answer it for yourself.
If you owned a computer and were doing something like re-installing
the OS for a specific reason then found an online forum and posted to
it asking such a question, you would sound like a vegetarian asking if
cauliflower is vegan.
So you have a computer, have reinstalled the OS and found it doesn't
delete your personal files and are asking why it didn't also delete
something you believe to be malware?
=
Please confirm that that is the exact reply you would have posted in
response to the person who originally asked the question.
On 23/08/2024 12:50, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
If you had any idea how an OS / filesystem / preferences work you
could answer it for yourself.
If you owned a computer and were doing something like re-installing
the OS for a specific reason then found an online forum and posted to
it asking such a question, you would sound like a vegetarian asking
if cauliflower is vegan.
So you have a computer, have reinstalled the OS and found it doesn't
delete your personal files and are asking why it didn't also delete
something you believe to be malware?
=
Please confirm that that is the exact reply you would have posted in
response to the person who originally asked the question.
No,
I wouldn't have included the 'honest' (as you would call them) bits
in my first reply but I would after reading their reply to people who
had tried to answer ther question honestly and accurately:
"No, it doesn't install the system that came with the Mac when it was
new. This is a 2010 iMac with Sierra installed, but it came with Snow Leopard. I reinstalled Sierra. –
brendon-ai
Commented Mar 19, 2017 at 13:32"
Can you see why that reply is that of a stupid twat or troll (or
possibly just on the spectrum)?
Was it you perchance as it very much fits your MO and false sense of entitlement?
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy -
On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy -
So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
what I think of you.
On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy -
So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
what I think of you.
I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to >>>>>> trigger controversy -
So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then >>>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble?
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and >>>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea >>>>> what I think of you.
I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself? >>>
When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.
When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
Do not recall.
If you did either, what user name did you use?
Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate.
On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to >>>>>>>> trigger controversy -
So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then >>>>>>> wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble? >>>>>>>
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and >>>>>>> given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea >>>>>>> what I think of you.
I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself? >>>>>
When did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.
I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.
I have posted at your request. LOL!
When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
Do not recall.
With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users
each and every day!
I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though where I might be of help by all means point me to it.
If you did either, what user name did you use?
Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
How difficult would that be for you to check?
I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.
Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.
On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:13:23 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lisjcjF5jdqU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 23:45, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wroteWhen did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
<lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to >>>>>>>>>> trigger controversy -
So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble? >>>>>>>>>
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
what I think of you.
I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate. >>>>>>
None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much.
I don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.
I have posted at your request. LOL!
Hmmm. Perhaps you once did. I've forgotten the details. I apologise.
Is the thread still available to you?
I use the name Snit. Here is my profile:
https://discussions.apple.com/profile/Snit/participation
When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
Do not recall.
With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users
each and every day!
I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a >>> quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though >>> where I might be of help by all means point me to it.
OK - I will do that very thing! 🙂
Thanks. That I am open to.
If you did either, what user name did you use?
Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
How difficult would that be for you to check?
I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.
Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.
In 15 years of use I have NEVER seen that!
Curious. I saw it a few minutes ago.
Please take and post a screenshot of what you are being told/shown.
I can now log in.
On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:29:07 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <liska3F5itgU4@mid.individual.net>:
On 24/08/2024 00:15, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 4:13:23 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisjcjF5jdqU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 23:45, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 2:53:49 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lisendF4s4sU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 21:18, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 10:21:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wroteI don't recall you ever telling me. Sorry.
<liruooF1vc0U5@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 17:22, Snit wrote:
On Aug 23, 2024 at 9:15:39 AM MST, "David Brooks" wroteWhen did YOU last post a question on the ASC forums?
<lirqtbF1vc0U2@mid.individual.net>:
On 23/08/2024 15:03, T i m wrote:
On 23/08/2024 13:47, David Brooks wrote:
<snip>
I found it by chance when looking for a suitable 'test' question to
trigger controversy -
So let me get this straight. You are intentionally making trouble then
wasting time asking us why you are being banned for making trouble? >>>>>>>>>>>
I think you might be the very first person to appear in my killfile and
given the sort of people we have here now, that must give you some idea
what I think of you.
I really do wish you'd pay attention. <sigh>
Have you got the balls (?) to ask a question on the ASC forums yourself?
It is not about "balls" it is about desire and being appropriate. >>>>>>>>
None other than what I have told you. I do not use the forum much. >>>>>>
I have posted at your request. LOL!
Hmmm. Perhaps you once did. I've forgotten the details. I apologise.
Is the thread still available to you?
I use the name Snit. Here is my profile:
https://discussions.apple.com/profile/Snit/participation
Thank you! 🙂
I cannot, however, find any post by you. :-(
I thought it listed past posts. Nope. Sorry.
When did you last ANSWER a question on the ASC forums?
Do not recall.
With your fount of knowledge, you could be helping naive Apple users >>>>>> each and every day!
I have looked there before... but never really anything I saw that needed a
quick answer that was not being given. If you see a question there though >>>>> where I might be of help by all means point me to it.
OK - I will do that very thing! 🙂
Thanks. That I am open to.
:-D
If you did either, what user name did you use?
Would have to check but probably Brock McNuggets.
How difficult would that be for you to check?
I'd be most grateful if you'd do that and let me know. TIA.
Went to sign in and it says they are doing updates.
In 15 years of use I have NEVER seen that!
Curious. I saw it a few minutes ago.
Odd.
It is gone now.
Please take and post a screenshot of what you are being told/shown.
I can now log in.
Curiouser and curiouser!
A short update. No harm.
On Nov 1, 2024 at 12:53:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lojfnoF7n0iU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 01/11/2024 03:24, Snit wrote:
On Oct 31, 2024 at 5:20:04 PM MST, "David Brooks" wroteFrom the link I provided, which you obviously did not read, "etresoft"
<loil5kF3nseU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his >>>>> software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent
anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he
might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever >>>>> he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
What makes you think his code is open source?
Asking ChatGPT I get this:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
No, EtreCheck is not open-source software. It’s a proprietary diagnostic tool
for macOS, created by Etresoft, Inc., primarily designed to help users
identify and troubleshoot performance issues on their Mac systems. While it >>> provides transparency in system diagnostics and has a free version with
limited features, the source code isn’t publicly available.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Given that it is no open source it would be weird if he opened the source. >>
said ....
///Your claim that EtreCheck "does not offer the source code to look at"
is false. Here is its Github project: GitHub - etresoft/EtreCheck:
Source code for EtreCheck. The source includes an Xcode project file
that can be used to compile EtreCheck on any recent Mac with Xcode.//
Until someone can explain how the developer of EtreCheck, "John Daniel",
makes a living, I will forever be suspicious of his apparently SOLE item
of software.
Does look like he has an error there. Fair enough.
What makes you think you
have a right to know ANYTHING about his personal or financial life?
On Nov 2, 2024 at 8:19:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <lomu80Fnhd1U3@mid.individual.net>:
On 01/11/2024 13:52, Snit wrote:
On Nov 1, 2024 at 12:53:28 AM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<lojfnoF7n0iU1@mid.individual.net>:
On 01/11/2024 03:24, Snit wrote:
On Oct 31, 2024 at 5:20:04 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<loil5kF3nseU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his >>>>>>> software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent >>>>>>> anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he >>>>>>> might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever >>>>>>> he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
What makes you think his code is open source?
Asking ChatGPT I get this:
---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> No, EtreCheck is not open-source software. It’s a proprietary diagnostic tool
for macOS, created by Etresoft, Inc., primarily designed to help users >>>>> identify and troubleshoot performance issues on their Mac systems. While it
provides transparency in system diagnostics and has a free version with >>>>> limited features, the source code isn’t publicly available.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Given that it is no open source it would be weird if he opened the source.
From the link I provided, which you obviously did not read, "etresoft" >>>> said ....
///Your claim that EtreCheck "does not offer the source code to look at" >>>> is false. Here is its Github project: GitHub - etresoft/EtreCheck:
Source code for EtreCheck. The source includes an Xcode project file
that can be used to compile EtreCheck on any recent Mac with Xcode.//
Until someone can explain how the developer of EtreCheck, "John Daniel", >>>> makes a living, I will forever be suspicious of his apparently SOLE item >>>> of software.
Does look like he has an error there. Fair enough.
Yes - he HAS made mistakes!
Everyone has.
Did you see my recent post containing a screenshot of his persona on
LinkedIn?
(That referred to open source' too).
Maybe he planned at one time to open it up. Does not matter. It is not open source and you have no right to demand he make it so.
What makes you think you
have a right to know ANYTHING about his personal or financial life?
I'm a potential paying customer.
Irrelevant. I have paying customer. They have no right to know about my personal or professional life.
So what makes you think you have any right to know ANYTHING about how personal
or professional life? No dodge this time.
I want to make sure that the product is not simply a scam to collect my
personal details. THAT information could then be used for nefarious
purposes.
If you do not want to buy his product then don't. Stop attacking him.
On 03/10/2024 15:54, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 12:27, T i m wrote:[....]
Are you in the state now where you carer has to make sure you have
trousers on before you go out?
Haha! *NO* - but do you see red 'highlighting' here showing that
Etresoft is closed? https://www.google.com/search?
client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
I see the same in both Safari and Firefox.
Odd.
I'd appreciate a reply.
On 2024-10-29, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 03/10/2024 15:54, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 12:27, T i m wrote:[....]
Are you in the state now where you carer has to make sure you have
trousers on before you go out?
Haha! *NO* - but do you see red 'highlighting' here showing that
Etresoft is closed? https://www.google.com/search?
client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
I see the same in both Safari and Firefox.
Odd.
I'd appreciate a reply.
Get fucked, David. Nobody cares about your stalking activities.
On 31/10/2024 00:49, Jolly Roger wrote:
On 2024-10-29, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 03/10/2024 15:54, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 12:27, T i m wrote:[....]
Are you in the state now where you carer has to make sure you have
trousers on before you go out?
Haha! *NO* - but do you see red 'highlighting' here showing that
Etresoft is closed? https://www.google.com/search?
client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
I see the same in both Safari and Firefox.
Odd.
I'd appreciate a reply.
Get fucked, David. Nobody cares about your stalking activities.
Ah! So YOU support the use of the non-Apple approved software called EtreCheck?
Is that right?
On 31/10/2024 07:30, David Brooks wrote:
On 31/10/2024 00:49, Jolly Roger wrote:
On 2024-10-29, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 03/10/2024 15:54, David Brooks wrote:
On 23/08/2024 12:27, T i m wrote:[....]
Are you in the state now where you carer has to make sure you have >>>>>> trousers on before you go out?
Haha! *NO* - but do you see red 'highlighting' here showing that
Etresoft is closed? https://www.google.com/search?
client=safari&rls=en&q=etresoft&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
I see the same in both Safari and Firefox.
Odd.
I'd appreciate a reply.
Get fucked, David. Nobody cares about your stalking activities.
Ah! So YOU support the use of the non-Apple approved software called
EtreCheck?
Is that right?
No, it's not, they are right, we really don't care about your one man
(?) crusade into harassing innocent people.
Hardly very 'Christian' is it?
If there was anything that would actually get you sectioned it's this.
Leave it and find something more wholesome to do, unless you really
think that you are the only one to see though to these people as being
real bad guys? (Think on your actual computer skills before answering).
I have found no-one yet who has reverse-engineered EtreCheck.
Folk have *NO CLUE* as to what they are loading onto their computer
when they use it.
This License does not grant you the right to access to the source
code of the Software. If, in certain circumstances, such access is
desired by you, you may enter into a separate license with Etresoft.
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent
anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he
might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever
he is.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
On Oct 31, 2024 at 5:20:04 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote <loil5kF3nseU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his
software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent
anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he
might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever
he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
What makes you think his code is open source?
Asking ChatGPT I get this: ----------------------------------------------------------------------
No, EtreCheck is not open-source software. It’s a proprietary diagnostic tool
for macOS, created by Etresoft, Inc., primarily designed to help users identify and troubleshoot performance issues on their Mac systems. While it provides transparency in system diagnostics and has a free version with limited features, the source code isn’t publicly available. ----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Given that it is no open source it would be weird if he opened the source.
David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his
software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent
anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he
might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever
he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Of course not. It's his business asset to do as he wishes.
On 01/11/2024 03:24, Snit wrote:
On Oct 31, 2024 at 5:20:04 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<loil5kF3nseU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his >>>> software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent
anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he
might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever >>>> he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
What makes you think his code is open source?
Asking ChatGPT I get this:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
No, EtreCheck is not open-source software. It’s a proprietary diagnostic tool
for macOS, created by Etresoft, Inc., primarily designed to help users
identify and troubleshoot performance issues on their Mac systems. While it >> provides transparency in system diagnostics and has a free version with
limited features, the source code isn’t publicly available.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Given that it is no open source it would be weird if he opened the source.
From the link I provided, which you obviously did not read, "etresoft"
said ....
///Your claim that EtreCheck "does not offer the source code to look at"
is false. Here is its Github project: GitHub - etresoft/EtreCheck:
Source code for EtreCheck. The source includes an Xcode project file
that can be used to compile EtreCheck on any recent Mac with Xcode.//
Until someone can explain how the developer of EtreCheck, "John Daniel", makes a living, I will forever be suspicious of his apparently SOLE item
of software.
On 2024-11-01, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 01/11/2024 03:24, Snit wrote:
On Oct 31, 2024 at 5:20:04 PM MST, "David Brooks" wroteFrom the link I provided, which you obviously did not read, "etresoft"
<loil5kF3nseU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his >>>>> software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent
anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he
might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever >>>>> he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
What makes you think his code is open source?
Asking ChatGPT I get this:
----------------------------------------------------------------------
No, EtreCheck is not open-source software. It’s a proprietary diagnostic tool
for macOS, created by Etresoft, Inc., primarily designed to help users
identify and troubleshoot performance issues on their Mac systems. While it >>> provides transparency in system diagnostics and has a free version with
limited features, the source code isn’t publicly available.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Given that it is no open source it would be weird if he opened the source. >>
said ....
///Your claim that EtreCheck "does not offer the source code to look at"
is false. Here is its Github project: GitHub - etresoft/EtreCheck:
Source code for EtreCheck. The source includes an Xcode project file
that can be used to compile EtreCheck on any recent Mac with Xcode.//
Until someone can explain how the developer of EtreCheck, "John Daniel",
makes a living, I will forever be suspicious of his apparently SOLE item
of software.
EtreCheck has been around for a long time and seems to have decent
reviews and user feedback so if it was doing something nefarious don't you think that it would have been uncovered by some technically inclined person by now?
On 01/11/2024 12:40, pothead wrote:
On 2024-11-01, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 01/11/2024 03:24, Snit wrote:
On Oct 31, 2024 at 5:20:04 PM MST, "David Brooks" wroteFrom the link I provided, which you obviously did not read, "etresoft" >>> said ....
<loil5kF3nseU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his >>>>>> software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent >>>>>> anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he >>>>>> might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever >>>>>> he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
What makes you think his code is open source?
Asking ChatGPT I get this:
---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> No, EtreCheck is not open-source software. It’s a proprietary diagnostic tool
for macOS, created by Etresoft, Inc., primarily designed to help users >>>> identify and troubleshoot performance issues on their Mac systems. While it
provides transparency in system diagnostics and has a free version with >>>> limited features, the source code isn’t publicly available.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Given that it is no open source it would be weird if he opened the source. >>>
///Your claim that EtreCheck "does not offer the source code to look at" >>> is false. Here is its Github project: GitHub - etresoft/EtreCheck:
Source code for EtreCheck. The source includes an Xcode project file
that can be used to compile EtreCheck on any recent Mac with Xcode.//
Until someone can explain how the developer of EtreCheck, "John Daniel", >>> makes a living, I will forever be suspicious of his apparently SOLE item >>> of software.
EtreCheck has been around for a long time and seems to have decent
reviews and user feedback so if it was doing something nefarious don't you >> think that it would have been uncovered by some technically inclined person >> by now?
I understand what you say, 'pothead', but I've never found any review
from anyone who has reverse engineered the product to actually check.
At this URL, it says that Alan Baker is from Vancouver - https://forums.developer.apple.com/forums/profile/alangbaker
I wonder how HE knows ME!
Any thoughts on this?
On 2024-11-01, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 01/11/2024 12:40, pothead wrote:
On 2024-11-01, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 01/11/2024 03:24, Snit wrote:
On Oct 31, 2024 at 5:20:04 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<loil5kF3nseU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his >>>>>>> software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent >>>>>>> anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he >>>>>>> might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever >>>>>>> he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
What makes you think his code is open source?
Asking ChatGPT I get this:
---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>> No, EtreCheck is not open-source software. It’s a proprietary diagnostic tool
for macOS, created by Etresoft, Inc., primarily designed to help users >>>>> identify and troubleshoot performance issues on their Mac systems. While it
provides transparency in system diagnostics and has a free version with >>>>> limited features, the source code isn’t publicly available.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Given that it is no open source it would be weird if he opened the source.
From the link I provided, which you obviously did not read, "etresoft" >>>> said ....
///Your claim that EtreCheck "does not offer the source code to look at" >>>> is false. Here is its Github project: GitHub - etresoft/EtreCheck:
Source code for EtreCheck. The source includes an Xcode project file
that can be used to compile EtreCheck on any recent Mac with Xcode.//
Until someone can explain how the developer of EtreCheck, "John Daniel", >>>> makes a living, I will forever be suspicious of his apparently SOLE item >>>> of software.
EtreCheck has been around for a long time and seems to have decent
reviews and user feedback so if it was doing something nefarious don't you >>> think that it would have been uncovered by some technically inclined person >>> by now?
I understand what you say, 'pothead', but I've never found any review
from anyone who has reverse engineered the product to actually check.
That's my point.
If something was found, I'm sure it would be all over the net.
At this URL, it says that Alan Baker is from Vancouver -
https://forums.developer.apple.com/forums/profile/alangbaker
I wonder how HE knows ME!
Any thoughts on this?
I have no idea who he is.
On 01/11/2024 14:30, pothead wrote:
On 2024-11-01, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 01/11/2024 12:40, pothead wrote:
On 2024-11-01, David Brooks <David@nomail.afraid.org> wrote:
On 01/11/2024 03:24, Snit wrote:
On Oct 31, 2024 at 5:20:04 PM MST, "David Brooks" wrote
<loil5kF3nseU3@mid.individual.net>:
On 31/10/2024 22:38, Mike Easter wrote:
If BDB weren't so daft in the head about how he 'interprets' JD and his
software that causes him to simply 'make things up' to misrepresent >>>>>>>> anything he encounters in that sphere so as to appear delusional he >>>>>>>> might be able to 'see things' like a normal person, instead of whatever
he is.
You are VERY rude, Mr Easter! :-P
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reverse_engineering#Software
Do, please, read the long post by "etresoft" here ....
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7474731?sortBy=rank
Then ask him, *NOW*, for his "source code"!
What makes you think his code is open source?
Asking ChatGPT I get this:
---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>> No, EtreCheck is not open-source software. It’s a proprietary diagnostic tool
for macOS, created by Etresoft, Inc., primarily designed to help users >>>>>> identify and troubleshoot performance issues on their Mac systems. While it
provides transparency in system diagnostics and has a free version with >>>>>> limited features, the source code isn’t publicly available.
---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>>>>>
I'll wager he will not provide it!
Given that it is no open source it would be weird if he opened the source.
From the link I provided, which you obviously did not read, "etresoft" >>>>> said ....
///Your claim that EtreCheck "does not offer the source code to look at" >>>>> is false. Here is its Github project: GitHub - etresoft/EtreCheck:
Source code for EtreCheck. The source includes an Xcode project file >>>>> that can be used to compile EtreCheck on any recent Mac with Xcode.// >>>>>
Until someone can explain how the developer of EtreCheck, "John Daniel", >>>>> makes a living, I will forever be suspicious of his apparently SOLE item >>>>> of software.
EtreCheck has been around for a long time and seems to have decent
reviews and user feedback so if it was doing something nefarious don't you >>>> think that it would have been uncovered by some technically inclined person
by now?
I understand what you say, 'pothead', but I've never found any review
from anyone who has reverse engineered the product to actually check.
That's my point.
If something was found, I'm sure it would be all over the net.
Well, if and when somebody DOES find something I'm sure it *WILL* be
"all over the net" too!
At this URL, it says that Alan Baker is from Vancouver -
https://forums.developer.apple.com/forums/profile/alangbaker
I wonder how HE knows ME!
Any thoughts on this?
I have no idea who he is.
Me neither - but obviously a stalker who popped-up here:- https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/757636
What do you make of that whole thread?
Maybe I'm wrong?
